Meet The Team

Matthew

President

Matthew is a junior in his third year at the Robotics club. He enjoys math & science in school and is a member other clubs like Science Olympiad, Computer Science Honor Society, & Math Team. In his free time, he enjoys working on programming & 3d printing projects. Matthew is currently the Architect (CAD Leader).

Hailey

Vice President

Hailey Kim is a junior at John Jay High School, and has been a part of the Robotics club for 3 years. From robotics, she has learned valuable skills in engineering. Other than Robotics, she participates in Science Olympiad and Math Team. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the violin and piano. She looks forward to a fun year working with her teammates.

Ava

Media Manager

Ava is a sophomore at John Jay High School and is in her second year on the robotics team, where she serves as the Branding Leader. Outside of robotics, she enjoys playing volleyball, conducting research, skiing, and playing several instruments. She is also involved in clubs like Science Olympiad, Tri-M, Science Research, Amnesty, and Pit Orchestra. She's excited to work with the team!

Nhan

Treasurer

Nhan Nguyen is currently a junior of John Jay. He’s in charge with organizing the parts and supplies for easy access for the team. Outside of Highchool, he goes to private lessons for the violin and tutors math. He’s in multiple clubs like Honor societies and Science Olympiad. He’s hopes to work under the medical field in the future.

Anika

CAD Leader

Anika is a freshman at John Jay High School, who enjoys Robotics and CAD. She is also an Indian classical dancer and plays the piano in her free time. As a setter on the JV volleyball team, Anika thrives as the "brain of the court." Additionally, she is a member of Science Olympiad and math team. Anika wishes to major in engineering.

Anthony

Code Leader

Nate

Build Leader

Nicole

Outreach Manager

Nicole is a sophomore at John Jay High School, and has been on the robotics team for two years, and is now the Outreach Coordinator for the Jaybots team. She is a part of are Science Research Clu, MHS, CHS, Tri-M, Science Olympiad, Orchestra, and Pit Orchestra. She is eager to contribute and is looking forward to collaborating with the members of the Jaybots team!

Mr. Amodio

Mentor & Coach

James Amodio teaches Regents Physics and PLTW: Principles of Engineering at John Jay High School. While this is only his 5th year in the Wappingers Central School District, he has been an FTC Coach at Blind Brook High School as well as Roosevelt and Riverside High Schools in Yonkers, NY. He has also been coaching several Jr. FLL teams in the Arlington School District for the past 3 years. Mr. Amodio is very excited to be working with such a dedicated team as the JAYBOTS!